The Wine Profile

1 Which country is considered the historic homeland of the Riesling grape?

A France B Germany C Austria D Hungary

2 What is one of the key viticultural advantages of Riesling in cool climates?

A It ripens extremely late and needs very long growing seasons B It buds early in spring and ripens fully in short seasons C It requires tropical temperatures to produce quality fruit D It cannot survive temperatures below freezing

3 What type of grape is Riesling?

A A white grape that produces white and some rosé wines B A red grape that produces full-bodied red wines C A white grape used exclusively for sparkling wine D A red grape that produces light, fruity red wines

4 What type of climate does Riesling generally prefer for producing high-quality wines?

A Hot and tropical B Desert and arid C Equatorial D Cool to moderately warm

5 Which French region is renowned for producing dry, full-bodied Riesling wines?

A Burgundy B Alsace C Champagne D Loire Valley

6 What is considered one of Riesling's most distinctive traits compared to neutral white wines?

A It is known for its deep, dark color and full, heavy body B It has little noticeable aroma and is appreciated mainly for its acidity C It gets its flavor almost entirely from choices made in the winery D It has a strong, instantly recognizable aroma from the very first sniff